Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Pimlico

In short

Need fire shutters tested at a site in Pimlico? Our engineers carry out planned services with full drop tests, alarm release checks and a written report for every shutter, covering most makes.

Town: Pimlico
Postcode district: SW1V
Area: Greater London
Guide price: £125 – £265

What our engineers check and fix

Most makes. We service most fire shutter brands, subject to parts availability.
Written records. A service report per shutter for your fire safety logbook.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Scheduling. Service intervals agreed with you, from annual to six-monthly on busy sites.

Jobs we can carry out

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Servicing fire shutters on conveyor openings, including checks that the conveyor clears the closing line before the shutter descends.
Replacing a failed battery back-up unit so a fire shutter closes under control when mains power is lost.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Pimlico

In England, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the responsible person must keep maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Pimlico is by the London Fire Commissioner (London Fire Brigade).

Keeping your site running during the work

Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.

Budgeting for fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Pimlico

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter	£125 – £265
Repair visit (attendance and first hour)	£145 – £195

Guide prices excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. The visit price is agreed before we attend, and any repair is quoted before we carry it out.

Your questions about fire shutter servicing and drop tests

Do you test shutters in Pimlico outside working hours?

Yes. Out-of-hours visits are available because testing closes the opening. We agree the timing and confirm any out-of-hours price in the quote.

Can you service fire shutters at our Pimlico site that we didn't buy from you?

Yes. We service most makes across Greater London. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.

What happens if a fire shutter in Pimlico fails its test?

We tell you on the day, explain the cause and the risk, and quote any repair. Your fire risk assessor should know about a shutter that is out of service until it is fixed.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests near Pimlico

Besides Pimlico, we can survey and quote for sites in Westminster, Battersea, Chelsea and the rest of Greater London.

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